ransom

The word “ransom” has 2 syllables: ran-som

It's pronounced as /ˈræn.səm/

What is synonym and antonym for ransom?

In the thesaurus, “ransom” has 48 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ransom along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ransom

bail
bribe
buy
buy freedom of
buy out
compensation
conservation
defense
deliver
deliverance
emancipate
expiation
extricate
extrication
free
get back
guard
guardianship
liberate
liberation money
manumit
obtain release of
pay for release of
payment
payoff
preservation
price
protection
recover
recovery
redeem
redemption
regain
release
reprise
repurchase
rescue
retrieve
safeguard
safeguarding
safekeeping
salvage
salvation
save
security
set free
unchain
unfetter

Antonyms for ransom

confine
forfeit
harm
hold
hurt
imprison
incarcerate
keep
limit
lose
restrain

Meanings of ransom

noun
1. Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.
2. The release of a captive, or of captured property, by payment of a consideration.
3. A sum paid for the pardon of some great offence and the discharge of the offender; also, a fine paid in lieu of corporal punishment.
verb
1. (14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
2. To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
3. To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.

Example Sentences

The kidnapper demanded a hefty ransom for the safe return of the hostages.
She refused to pay the ransom, believing it would only encourage further criminal activity.
The movie's plot revolves around a wealthy businessman who is forced to pay a ransom to save his daughter.
After negotiating for hours, they finally agreed on a ransom amount with the captors.
The police were able to track the suspect after he tried to collect the ransom in a public place.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ransom, such as: bail, bribe, buy, buy freedom of, buy out, compensation, confine.

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